'Tokyo First: JPP' set by KAWS, 2021
Collab. with Medicom Toy.
2 Inches tall ea. (figure)
5 x 2.5 Inches (pkg)
Collectible painted vinyl key holder set (black and yellow).
Limited Edition (Sold Out).
Comes new in original, unopened packaging.
Each includes tamper-proof Medicom Toy hologram decal.

ARTIST BIO

KAWS was born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration in 1996. After graduation, KAWS briefly worked for Disney as a freelance animator painting backgrounds.

He began his career as a graffiti artist growing up in Jersey City, New Jersey. Later moving to New York City in the 1990s, KAWS started subverting imagery on billboards, bus shelters and phone booth advertisements. These reworked advertisements were at first left alone, lasting for up to several months, but as KAWS’ popularity skyrocketed, the ads became increasingly sought after. In addition to New York, KAWS has done work in Paris, London, Berlin and Tokyo.

KAWS’ acrylic paintings and sculpture have many repeating images, all meant to be universally understood, surpassing languages and cultures. One of KAWS' early series, Package Paintings, was made in 2000. This series, entitled The Kimpsons, subverted the famous American cartoon, "The Simpsons". KAWS explains that he "found it weird how infused a cartoon could become in people's lives; the impact it could have, compared to regular politics." In addition, KAWS has reworked other familiar icons such as Mickey Mouse, The Michelin Man, The Smurfs, and SpongeBob SquarePants.

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New in original packaging.